Oklahoma Jury to Deliberate Toyota Acceleration CaseNews & Analysis 10/24/2013 9 commentsThe focus of the Toyota case in Oklahoma is on software and electronics used in the electronic throttle control, rather than the entanglement of the accelerator pedal with a floor mat, which Toyota previously cited as the cause of accidents.

Nice Circuit, Ugly SchematicBlog 10/21/2013 33 commentsThe wiring schematic is a standard part of a design’s "reveal." When it is done with the right engineering esthetic, it reflects well on the design and the designer.

Brain Implants Near MilestoneNews & Analysis 10/16/2013 28 commentsNeuroPace is close to approval for the first brain implant that listens to, then acts, on brain activity -- a milestone in the rising field of neural electronics.

Mike Noonen, GloFo Executive VP, ResignsNews & Analysis 10/7/2013 19 commentsMike Noonen has resigned from his position as the executive vice president at GlobalFoundries. Noonen was responsible for global products, design, sales, and marketing at the world’s second largest foundry.

TSMC Shows Path to 16nm, BeyondNews & Analysis 10/2/2013 39 commentsChip bellwether TSMC detailed its steady progress on its 20 and 16nm nodes, but said little about the expected costs increases they will carry.